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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 632.23 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 632.23 and 161.60 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 632.23 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/632.23 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 632.23 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 102,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,164.80/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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